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Old 04-26-16 | 08:38 PM
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I discovered a big problem with Performance Ultra bib shorts

They're just so dang comfortable now I don't want to use any of my other 3 pairs of bike shorts or other bibs! Seriously these are the most comfortable bike shorts/bibs I've ever tried. My Nashbar Mansfield II long bib tights are a close second in terms of chamois comfort, but I can't wear those above around 50 degrees or so.

My commute is long, 31 miles round trip, so I prefer bike-specific kit. I've used the Performance Ultra bib shorts for everything from a 15 mile ride each way commute, up to 56 miles on a Saturday ride a couple of weeks ago. I wish I could afford to get 2-3 more pairs of these things.
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Old 04-26-16 | 11:16 PM
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They are nice, but the shoulder straps are a bit too narrow for my comfort. I bought a pair, but returned it and got my old standby PIs.
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Old 04-27-16 | 01:02 AM
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Yeah they're comfy. I love the Coolblack fabric.

I do wonder how they stack up against higher end bibs a la Assos, Rapha, etc..
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Old 04-27-16 | 06:37 AM
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I'll have to get some when I go to the U.S. In August. I want a pair of summer bibs, and choosing on wiggle takes too much time.
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